The 2012-2013 NBA Thread: How are the Pacers doing, Ern?
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Justin said:
I think, though, that you primarily want to choose a name that appeals locally, especially in a gate driven league. Do most NBA fans know off hand what a Knickerbocker is? No, but it's got local significance. Choosing a mass appeal without local appeal name is how you get nonsense like the Raptors.
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It looks like the Maloofs have a deal in place to sell the Kings to Chris Hansen, who'll move the team to Seattle to become the new Sonics.
Deal in place to sell Kings to Hansen, move to Seattle
It's kind of confusing though. The price being reported is 525 million, which seems like a ton for the team, but then it seems even crazier as it seems to only be for 65% of the team. It says in the article that the 525 million is based on the valuation of the entire franchise and includes relocation fees but I'm still not sure how much money is changing hands here.
It's significant as apparently Sacramento has a chance to put together a competitive bid to keep the team local but that's obviously an imposing total to try and match, even if it's only 65% of 525 million.
Deal in place to sell Kings to Hansen, move to Seattle
It's kind of confusing though. The price being reported is 525 million, which seems like a ton for the team, but then it seems even crazier as it seems to only be for 65% of the team. It says in the article that the 525 million is based on the valuation of the entire franchise and includes relocation fees but I'm still not sure how much money is changing hands here.
It's significant as apparently Sacramento has a chance to put together a competitive bid to keep the team local but that's obviously an imposing total to try and match, even if it's only 65% of 525 million.
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Erndog said:
The NBA didn't really fail in Seattle. The Sonics just got bought by people who wanted to move the team to OKC. If there was an obstacle to the team staying put it was that the state and city wouldn't put up for a new building.
What's changed since then is that Hansen, the guy who looks to be buying the Kings, has reached an agreement with local government to build a new 500 million dollar arena.
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Erndog said:
There is a fresh ownership group involved this time. There is also the political will to build a new arena. That wasn't there in 2006 for the local owners headed by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz or Clay Bennett and the new owners from OKC. At that time, proposals were to either renovate the KeyArena or build a new arena.
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Forbes came out with their NBA team valuations today. The Knicks top the list at 1.1 billion, followed by the Lakers at an even billion.
For those of you who occasionally wonder why the Raptors haven't made management changes in recent years, this may help. The Raptors, according to Forbes, were the 7th most profitable team in the league last year.
Here's the whole thing: http://www.forbes.com/nba-valuations/
For those of you who occasionally wonder why the Raptors haven't made management changes in recent years, this may help. The Raptors, according to Forbes, were the 7th most profitable team in the league last year.
Here's the whole thing: http://www.forbes.com/nba-valuations/
The Raptors have done very well for a team that's been as bad as they are over the past few years. Of course, it helps having a whole country behind you rather than just a city/area like other teams. If the Raptors were actually a contender I have no doubt they would sell out every night.Nik Pollock said:
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Well in the contest of which sport has the most messed up player's union seems that basketball has roared into the lead
Embattled NBAPA head placed on indefinite leave
Allegations of nepotism, using union money to buy presents for executive committee members and more. Just yikes.
Embattled NBAPA head placed on indefinite leave
Allegations of nepotism, using union money to buy presents for executive committee members and more. Just yikes.
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In Lebron's last 5 games, all wins, Lebron has averaged 31 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6 assists, 1.4 steals on 71.4% shooting including 60% on three pointers. He's doing this despite resting a ton in the 4th quarter because the Heat are already up by so much.
I like Kevin Durant fine and everything but when Lebron's on his game he's head and shoulders above anyone else in the league.
I like Kevin Durant fine and everything but when Lebron's on his game he's head and shoulders above anyone else in the league.
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Peter D. said:
I think it's two different conversations. I think if you're talking about who has had the greatest career of all time then he's probably got to have a couple more rings before he enters the conversation with Bird-Magic-MJ-Russell.
If, however, you're just talking about who's played the highest level of individual basketball then I think he's got to be in the conversation right now. I can't think of another player who has had the same sort of inside-outside offensive game and the ability to guard all five positions.